How far is Lyme, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Lyme, NH to Bedford, NH is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
91 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.74 mi
109.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.74 mi
Kilometers
109.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91 mi
Kilometers
146.45 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, May 2, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lyme
Sat, May 2, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyme
2026-05-02T00:30
Arrive Bedford
Sat, May 2, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyme
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sutton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Lyme
44.7 mi
00h 49m
To Bedford
46.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lyme and Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyme and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    119 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Street

    1747 ft · 30 sec · Union Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dartmouth College Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lyme Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road

    28 m · 5 sec · Lyme Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Park Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hanover Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1379 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyme and Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
56.2 mi · 62%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 14%
Lyme Road
6.49 mi · 7%
Dartmouth College Highway
3.11 mi · 3%
Hanover Street
3 mi · 3%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
00h 49m from Lyme
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lyme and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyme to Bedford?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Lyme and 46.4 miles from Bedford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lyme and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Claremont

35 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

36 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyme and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 67.74 mi (109.02 km).

Lyme

#1 Lyme

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,685
Coordinates43.8095100, -72.1559200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.155414, 43.809605)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.33
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.66 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.86 $15.59 $31.19
Diesel $6.00 $19.25 $38.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyme and Bedford. The current time is 00:30:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.